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LM09 MXK

2009 Chevrolet Matiz

Blue Petrol 995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

58,207 mi
Last recorded58,207 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Chevrolet Matiz36,213 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 MXK
MakeChevrolet
ModelMatiz
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 58,207 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2026 58,205 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 56,954 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 56,952 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 55,413 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 55,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Main pipe front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 53,853 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 53,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 51,584 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 50,916 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside/offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 48,253 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 48,253 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside/offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 May 2019 43,642 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 40,444 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 40,444 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush nearside and offside (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,884 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 34,984 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment nearside and offside (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 May 2015 31,420 miles

exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2015 31,318 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

exhaust flexi deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 27,644 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 23,951 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,698 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Chevrolet Matiz?

Based on 487,981 MOT tests across 31,339 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,495
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
31,339
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 17,486
brake binding 11,247
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 10,488
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 5,877
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 5,113
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LM09 MXK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz in Blue with a 995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2009 Chevrolet Matiz models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 36,213 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Chevrolet Matiz fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 17,486 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LM09 MXK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Chevrolet Matiz typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Chevrolet Matiz is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LM09 MXK is a 2009 Chevrolet Matiz, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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